RAVIN' GOOD STEW

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This stew is loaded with ingredients. It's sure to fill up the kids before they head out trick-or-treating, and the family enjoys it all season long! -Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 can (29 ounces) pear halves
3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2-3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Drain pears, reserving juice; chop pears and set aside. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil in batches; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, ketchup, salt, lemon zest, thyme, pepper, cinnamon and cloves until blended. , Gradually stir in the broth, wine and reserved pear juice. Add bay leaf and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add sweet potatoes; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until potatoes and beef are tender. Stir in raisins and pears; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

Bad Boy
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This stew was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the beef was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Farrah Rhine
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This stew was delicious! The beef was so tender and the gravy was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bidhan Shill
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This stew was a bit too runny for my taste. I would recommend cooking it for a longer period of time.


Yvette Bruner
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This was my first time making beef stew and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to make.


Sayek 11
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This stew was easy to make and it tasted great! I used a variety of vegetables and the beef was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Denic Pipo
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This stew was perfect for a cold winter night. It was hearty and flavorful, and it warmed me up from the inside out.


Raja Zia
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder than the recipe calls for.


Qwert Qwert
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great! The beef was tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Babirye Drinah
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This stew was perfect! It was hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.


Martin Gregory
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This stew was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.


Fayyaz Alu
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This stew was delicious! I especially loved the tender beef and the flavorful gravy. I will definitely be making this again.


Vincent Kaepernick
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Overall, this was a good stew. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would recommend it to others.


Janet Engreso
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This stew was too thick for my liking. I had to add some extra water to thin it out.


Liz Mets
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This stew was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Dilshadahmed Dilshadahmed
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This was my first time making beef stew and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the stew was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Guiset Feliciano
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I love this stew! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later. It's a great meal to have on hand for busy weeknights.


madisyn_ speiser
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This stew was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a variety of vegetables and the beef was cooked to perfection. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Malak Said
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.